Scientist, R&D Analytical
Core
Develop and validate analytical methods for OTC drugs, cosmetic products, and consumer healthcare formulations while supporting product development and stability programs.
Role type
Senior IC analytical chemist (pharmaceutical/consumer health)
Builds
Consumer health products (OTC, Skin Health, Baby Care, Oral Care)
Domain
Consumer Health / Pharmaceutical R&D
Required skills
analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, HPLC/UHPLC, Gas Chromatography (GC), Ion Chromatography (IC), Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), UV-Visible Spectroscopy, ICP-MS, dissolution testing, method development, method validation, stability study design, cGMP compliance, data integrity, technical writing
Preferred skills
GMP-regulated laboratory experience, 21 CFR Part 11 knowledge, regulatory inspection support, laboratory informatics systems, chromatography data systems
Technologies
HPLC, UHPLC, GC, IC, AAS, UV-Vis, ICP-MS, dissolution testers, LIMS, CDS
Responsibilities
Perform analytical testing for product development and stability; develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods; execute stability studies and shelf-life assessments; maintain and qualify analytical instrumentation; author technical documentation (protocols, reports, validation docs); support root cause investigations and CAPA activities; collaborate with global R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC